Introduces responsibility through examples of everyday situations where this character trait can be used.

Max avoids doing her chores until her mother tells her they must be done before she can go skating. Includes suggested learning activities.

In Being Responsible, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can practice responsibility in their daily lives.

Seven-year-old Louise, who performs in a trapeze act with her mother and father, finally gets an important job at the circus, but when things go wrong she wonders if she is really ready for new responsibilities.

A boy steadfastly blames everything from messy homework to a dirty face on inanimate objects until they visit his dreams, reminding him that he must take responsibility for his mistakes.

Eight-year-old Just Grace and her best friend Mimi embark on a campaign to convince Grace's parents that they are responsible and dependable enough to get a dog.

Mike attempts to convince his parents that he is responsible enough to be allowed to ride his bicycle to the magic shop all by himself.

Who uses love and logic in their parenting? Parents, counselors, and teachers around the globe--even Bill and Melinda Gates have found the philosophy of Parenting with Love and Logic an important guide when raising their three children. Learn how to reel in your own emotions while teaching your children responsibility, establishing boundaries, and growing their character. Establish healthy control through easy-to-implement steps without anger, threats,...

El autor defiende que la irresponsabilidad se extiende a diferentes marcos geográficos, políticos e institucionales, pero también a algunos modos de proceder de la ciudadanía. Se hace necesario recuperar un cierto sentido de la medida y no traspasar determinados límites. Desde ese diagnóstico el libro trata de diseñar caminos hacia una sociedad más responsable en la educación, la economía, la administración y la unidad familiar....